A new campaign has been launched in Lincoln to highlight the effects of severe heart failure, a condition commonly caused by a heart attack.
Hope, part of the British Heart Foundation (BHF)’s Mending Broken Hearts campaign, aims to challenge misconceptions about the condition.
New research released by the BHF shows that 73% of people in the East Midlands are unaware of heart failures’ effects, while 33% believed that heart failure meant the heart had stopped working, when people with severe heart failure can actually often suffer for a long time.
Rachael Gavin, heart failure complex case manager at Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust, said: “Patients living with heart failure experience symptoms which can have a profound effect on their everyday living activities such as breathlessness at rest and on minimal exertion, swollen feet, legs and abdomen, overwhelming fatigue and a reduced appetite.
“There are approximately 750,000 people in the UK living with heart failure [more than 6,850 in Lincolnshire], and although there are medical therapies and device therapies to improve the patients symptoms, quality of life and length of life there is no cure.”
Professor Peter Weissberg, Medical Director at the BHF, said: “More and more people are surviving heart attacks due to the huge advances we’ve made in cardiology, but that isn’t the end of the story. A heart attack causes damage which can leave a person facing a horrendous daily struggle.
“We believe a cure for heart failure is a goal we can achieve. We want to advance the science so that when someone has a heart attack, doctors have the tools to help repair the heart. What we need now is for the public to help us fund this research and take it from the laboratory bench to the hospital bedside.”
The City of Lincoln Council is working with BHF this year to become Lincoln Heart City, a partnership which aims to increase awareness and improve the health of local residents.
The Right Worshipful, the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Karen Lee, said: “As a cardiac nurse, I am well aware of the importance of good heart health and am proud to support the British Heart Foundation’s Mending Broken Hearts campaign. Research into this area is vital to helping the many people who suffer as a result of heart conditions.”
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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